The Cheapest Sega Saturn Games Worth Your Time

When you add a console to your collection, the first thing you want to do is get a handful of games to keep you busy with your new toy. However, most of us can’t spend afford to spend fat pile of cash for a few games. This budget-friendly list should help you quickly find which games will start you off well without emptying your wallet. (Prices listed are an average eBay price for complete US games, including shipping)

Cheap Classics

Daytona USA: $4 As one of the biggest launch titles and eventual pack-in game, Daytona USA is one of the most common games in the Saturn library. You can get it dirt cheap in its pack-in form as it is commonly thown in as game or system bundles on eBay. You can also find the original full-case version for just a few dollars. This Saturn version isn’t quite as polished as its Dreamcast sibling, but if you are tight on money (or just a collector), you can’t go wrong with the original console version of Daytona USA. Shop for Daytona USA on eBayShop for Daytona USA on Amazon.com

Virtua Fighter 2: $4
Just like Daytona USA, you can find the plain disk or sleaved (pack-in) version for next to nothing. But collectors will most likely be willing to pay just a few dollars for the full-case retail version. Virtua Fighter 2 actually serves as a great technical demo for the Saturn. The game maxed out the Saturn’s High Resolution 720×575 mode (highest for a console game at that time) while running at a smooth 60fps. Shop for Virtua Fighter 2 on eBayShop for Virtua Fighter 2 on Amazon.com

Fighters Megamix: $10Fighters Megamix took the models from Virtua Fighter 2 and Fighting Vipers and threw in some of Virtua Fighter 3’s new moves. Megamix looked good, but lacked Virtua Fighter 2’s high-resolution feature. Of all of the non-pack-in games, Fighters Megamix is one of the best values today. You still won’t find as much depth as some modern fighters like Soul Calibur, but it’s a great game to give your Saturn some life. Shop for Fighters Megamix on eBayShop for Fighters Megamix on Amazon.com

Virtual On: Cyber Troopers: $6
This excellent conversion of the one-on-one mech fighter is one of the most innovative bargain out of the bunch. Virtual On is essentially a true 3D fighter with super-quick mechs trying to blow each other up while dodging and hiding behind obstacles in the course. However, once again, the Dreamcast also has an enhanced sequel, but this Saturn original passes the savings on to you. Shop for Virtual On on eBayShop for Virtual On on Amazon.com

Just thought I’d warn people that Herc’s Adventure is no longer a cheap game: In fact, it goes for about $40+ now, same with NiGHTS.

After dropping sad news like that, the good news is that many of the 2D fighters that characterized the Saturn can be found on the cheap, if you look in the right places. I’ve already scored a less than $10 copy of Vampire Savior, and I’ve noticed others selling Real Bout Fatal Fury, KOF97 and even X-Men vs Street Fighters in the $10-20 range.

I find it strange that you recommend Sega Rally 2 over Saturn Sega Rally. Rally 2 might look better and have more tracks, but the controls are too loose and ultimately it doesn’t play as sublimely as the Saturn game.

Hey i just bot a sega saturn you can`t imagine how rare are this in my country and i gotted with o controller too
bu no AV Cable and i don`t have anymore money to sped on an AV cable so i wonderd if ant of you have a schematic of the sega saturn AV cable or that s-video thing but i need to now exactly how to wire them thanks alot